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Bedrock Robotics · 3 weeks ago

Staff Software Engineer, Robotics Runtime

positionSan Francisco, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
date10+ years exp

Bedrock Robotics is a leader in autonomous technology, focusing on deploying AI in real-world construction applications. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to architect and develop their onboard runtime framework, ensuring efficient operation of their autonomy stack and supporting the Machine Learning and Controls teams.

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Responsibilities

Architect and develop the core application runtime framework, including application lifecycle management, deterministic scheduling, and configuration systems that manage complex dependencies across subsystems
Develop high-performance communication systems and zero-copy interfaces capable of handling low-latency real-time sensor data from cameras and lidars
Build onboard infrastructure for system observability, diagnostics, and deterministic logging & replay
Establish and maintain coding standards and code health for onboard software, championing Rust best practices and serving as a technical mentor within the engineering organization
Collaborate closely with the Machine Learning and Controls teams to ensure the infrastructure meets the needs of advanced autonomy applications

Qualification

RustEmbedded systemsTechnical leadershipC++Real-time systemsLinuxAPI designSafety standardsSensor integrationMentoring

Required

10+ years of software engineering experience in robotics, autonomous systems, or high-performance embedded systems
Strong proficiency in Rust or in modern C++, with a clear desire to become productive in Rust quickly
Demonstrated ability to architect complex software systems, including defining APIs, data models, and inter-process communication mechanisms
Proven experience developing embedded real-time subsystems on Linux, demonstrating deep knowledge of userspace optimization, kernel interaction, latency, and resource constraints
Track record of technical leadership: leading projects, driving design decisions, mentoring others, and working effectively across teams

Preferred

Professional experience developing in Rust for production environments
Previous work on runtime / middleware frameworks for autonomous vehicles or robotics
Background with sensors and compute commonly used in autonomy: cameras, lidars, GNSS, IMUs, edge compute modules, embedded controllers
Experience with functional safety standards (such as ISO 26262 or IEC 61508) and developing software for safety-critical applications

Company

Bedrock Robotics

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Bedrock Robotics enables the construction sector to grow at the rate that modern civilization requires.
dateFounded in 2024
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
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https://bedrockrobotics.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$80M
Key Investors
8VCEclipse Ventures
2025-07-16Series A· $80M
2025-07-16Seed

Leadership Team

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Boris Sofman
Co-Founder & CEO
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Ajay Gummalla
Co-Founder and Vice President
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